Original GM Colors
 

I am in the process of choosing a color for my 1971 Nova. It is not a special car like most of the car here, but you all pay great attention to detail an originality, which I appreciate. My car has the original number's matching 307/PG drivetrain, and is a very original car. It was originally a california car, and will have all original sheet metal, aside from the tail panel which was damaged in an accident, and had some rust issues in the bottom seam where it meets the body. The bottom line is that my car is quite original and unbutchered, and I want to honor that with an originally available color. I am not stuck on '71 but something that was available on a 1968-1972 Nova is preferable. I am just having a very difficult time finding pictures of cars painted original colors.

I would greatly appreciate anyone posting cars in original colors, doesnt necessarily have to be a nova either, I just want to see the color on a car. I am mainly looking at reds, preferably something sort of dark, similar to this burgundy nova https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/show...3/fpart/1/vc/1

that car seems to change colors from pic to pic, any idea of thats just the camera, or does it happen in real life too?

also either dark blue or green, but feel free to post any.

thanks for any help you guys can provide
Ben
here are some pics of my car
http://s162.photobucket.com/home/blord14

Re: Original GM Colors
 

"1970 citrus green" will get peoples attention.

Re: Original GM Colors
 

IMO, go with Astro Blue.. It's a dynamite color and you do not see many Novas in that color at all....

Rich

Re: Original GM Colors
 

On Marlin's behalf, I would like to put in one vote for Gobi Beige! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif


Welcome aboard Be! Good to have another Nova dude round here. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif

Re: Original GM Colors
 

Well, I will always argue for another Gobi Beige car, but since he's interested in the reds.... I'd throw a vote for the '69 Garnet Red. It's a striking color when done correctly.

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I agree, Garnet red(correctly) or Burgandy https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

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I second the Citrus Green.Awsome color.Black or white interior is best.Color matched 15x8 steelies with dog dish caps would really set it apart.If you want to keeep it lower budget and milder looking try some 14 inch 2nd gen Nova/Camaro ralley wheels painted to match.

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Well, I will always argue for another Gobi Beige car, but since he's interested in the reds.... I'd throw a vote for the '69 Garnet Red. It's a striking color when done correctly.

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This man knows what he is talking about, garnet red when done correctly is hard to turn down. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

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Garnet red. Camera flash can effect the color at times. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...s/headbang.gif

http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m...nvertible2.jpg

http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m...nvertible1.jpg

http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m...droptop038.jpg

Re: Original GM Colors
 

On a Nova I'd say;
1. Ralley Green
2. Fathom Blue
3.Citrus Green

http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r.../Misc/yk01.jpg
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r...isc/ai1JPG.jpg
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